# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
03 - ½ tsp ground nutmeg
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Vegetables & Fruit
13 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
14 - ½ cup raisins
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Stir the grated carrots and raisins into the wet mixture until evenly distributed throughout the liquid ingredients.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix gently but thoroughly until all oats are coated and no dry pockets remain.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9-inch baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly, ensuring uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is firm to the touch and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with Greek yogurt, additional maple syrup, or fresh fruit if desired.
